Synopsis
After gaining a reputation as a mysterious healer, a charming Yale graduate must defend his honor before his unique talent lands him in jail.
Scores
Overall Score
23.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
11.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
25.5%
Review Aggregate
48.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 1988 | $233,000 | $619,000 | (est) |
| Robert Mitchum | 1988 | $144,000 | $381,000 | (est) |
| Harry Dean Stanton | 1988 | $108,000 | $287,000 | (est) |
| Anjelica Huston | 1988 | $88,000 | $234,000 | (est) |
| Mary Stuart Masterson | 1988 | $76,000 | $201,000 | (est) |
| Virginia Madsen | 1988 | $67,000 | $177,000 | (est) |
| Tammy Grimes | 1988 | $60,000 | $158,000 | (est) |
| David Warner | 1988 | $54,000 | $144,000 | (est) |
| Lauren Bacall | 1988 | $50,000 | $133,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count8
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes1,672
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $1,221,366 | $3,238,736 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $1,221,366 | $3,238,736 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $610,683 | $1,619,368 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $5,345,000 | $14,173,512 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $2,796,000 | $7,414,245 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $488,546 | $1,295,495 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $9,240,229 | $24,502,620 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $5,500,000 | $14,584,531 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $977,000 (est) | $2,590,743 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $370,000 | $981,141 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $617,000 | $1,636,119 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $1,100,000 | $2,916,906 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $8,564,000 | $22,709,440 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $676,229 | $1,793,180 |
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